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North Myrtle Beach, SC - Harbourgate Marina will host the 9th Annual Dixie Chicken “Funament", a multi species fishing tournament and fundraising event, May 23rd-25th.
The Dixie Chicken Funament, now in its ninth year, attracts fishermen from across the country. In addition to the "Funament" itself, the weekend event will play host to several functions including the Annual Flounder Frenzie sponsored by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Dixie Chicken Funament features cash and prizes totaling approximately $50,000, with all proceeds going toward the development of an artificial reef located a short distance off the Little River Inlet, and easily accessible to all fishermen.
According to Robert Martore, Artificial Reef Coordinator with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Jim Caudle reef project is twofold in that it enhances fishing and aids fish stocks by creating a habitat.
Martore said, "The development and proper management of a system of marine artificial reefs is a long-term investment for the state of South Carolina. Man-made reefs constructed today can still be in place and fully functional easily through the next century. The primary role for artificial reefs is to serve as tools in the proper management of marine fisheries."
The Funament is held in honor of Jim Caudle, an avid fisherman who died 2000. The event is named after Caudle’s boat, The Dixie Chicken, which was docked at Harbourgate Marina for more than a decade. Jim Caudle’s vast knowledge of the local fish and their seasons, water temperatures, water color, wind directions and secret fishing spots impressed everyone who knew him.
For more information on the Funament and a complete listing of times and events, call (843) 249-1637. For more information on the Flounder Frenzie call the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce at (843) 281-2662 or visit www.nmbevents.com.
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Jennifer C. Prince
Media/Communications Specialist
270 Highway 17 North
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Office: (843) 281-2662
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